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Monday, 14 June 2021 181 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES ________________________ INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER ________________________ NOTE: 1.

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Table of Contents PEACE AND SECURITY Cluster 1B Minister of Home Affairs ........................................................................ 182, 183, 185, 187 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation ................ 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187 Minister of State Security ........................................................................ 182, 184, 186, 187 Page (Replies to be submitted at: ncopquestions@parliament.gov.za 182 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT Monday, 14 June 2021 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL REPLY WEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2021 Securing SA-Mozambique border 141.
Mr S F Du Toit (North West: FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: With reference to the widespread unemployment in Mozambique and the conflict that is unfolding in the northern part of that country, (a) what steps is his department taking to ensure that the South African border with Mozambique is secure and (b) what role does his department play in the Border Management Authority?

CO482E SA energy needs vs global commitments 142.
Mr X Ngwezi (KwaZulu-Natal: IFP) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: (1) (2) In light of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries’ meeting that was held on 1 June 2021 (details furnished), how does South Africa’s energy needs and supply shortcomings that are evidenced by increased load-shedding affect the nation’s commitment to the global agenda towards sustainability; whether the country is negatively affected; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how does her department intend to maintain global commitments in the face of the power cuts and the need for energy supply?
CO483E Extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits 143.
Mr X Ngwezi (KwaZulu-Natal: IFP) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: Whether, given the fact that his department extended the validity of asylum-seeker visas and refugee status that expired during the lockdown to 30 June 2021, his department intends to renew the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits that expire on 31 December 2021; if not, how does his department intend to handle the legality of over 180 000 Zimbabweans who currently hold such a permit; if so, what are the implications of doing so, especially considering the recent unemployment statistics in the country and the scramble for employment opportunities?
CO484E Cybercrimes threat to national security 144.
Mr X Ngwezi (KwaZulu-Natal: IFP) to ask the Minister of State Security: (1) With reference to the changes in the nature of domestic and foreign threats and/or potential threats to national stability (details furnished), what measures have been put in place to prevent further vulnerabilities as a result of cybercrimes; Monday, 14 June 2021 183 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT (2) whether her department has found any links between organised cybercrimes and terrorist movements; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what measures has her department taken in this regard, (b) how can citizens contribute towards reducing such a threat and (c) what are the further relevant details?
CO485E Engagements with foreign governments 145.

Mr J J Londt (Western Cape: DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: Whether, with reference to the pandemic that has hit every nation on the continent, her department had any engagements with any foreign governments, especially in Africa regarding (a) their successful rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme and (b) strategies on how to emerge from this pandemic by tapping into the potential boom afterwards?
CO486E Progress with connectivity challenges 146.

Mr I M Sileku (Western Cape: DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: (1) Whether any progress has been made regarding the connectivity challenges at Home Affairs offices; (2) how does this connectivity issues affect the birth registration of children within 30 days of birth?

CO487E Operationalisation of national identity system 147.
Mr I M Sileku (Western Cape: DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: Whether he will provide a detailed update on the progress of operationalisation of the national identity system?

CO488E Action taken against diplomats/other employees 148.
Mr G Michalakis (Free State: DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: What action has been taken against (a) diplomats and (b) other employees of her department who have (i) made themselves guilty of corruption, (ii) maliciously damaged state and/or other property whilst in the service and (iii) awarded irregular and/or illegal contracts to third parties?

CO489E 184 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT Monday, 14 June 2021 Dilapidated state of buildings 149.
Mr G Michalakis (Free State: DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: Whether she has found the state of dilapidation of some of the buildings belonging to our foreign missions concerning; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

CO490E Situation in Cabo Delgado 150.


Mr G Michalakis (Free State: DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: Whether she is in conversation with the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans regarding the situation in Cabo Delgado?

CO491E Financial status of SSA 151.


Ms C Labuschagne (Western Cape: DA) to ask the Minister of State Security: With reference to the financial status of the State Security Agency (SSA) and the reply by the Minister of Finance to an oral question in the National Council of Provinces that the SSA will have to pay back the money that went missing (details furnished), how much money (a) was misappropriated and/or (b) disappeared or was stolen from the SSA since 2014?
CO492E High Level Panel Report on State Security 152.

Ms C Labuschagne (Western Cape: DA) to ask the Minister of State Security: Whether, with reference to a High Level Panel Report on State Security which was published in 2018 and the various recommendations made, she accepted and agreed that such recommendations be recognised and implemented?

CO493E Approval/appointment/promotion of official 153.
Ms C Labuschagne (Western Cape: DA) to ask the Minister of State Security: Under what circumstances may she (a) approve, (b) appoint or (c) promote any official and/or operator without the prescribed regulations, recommendations and criteria?

CO494E Financial irregularities at SSA 154.


Mr T J Brauteseth (KwaZulu-Natal: DA) to ask the Minister of State Security: With reference to the widespread financial irregularities at the State Security Agency and the urgent investigation of these allegations, (details furnished), how will she exercise leadership and strength to ensure that any investigation that does take place will be independent and forensically and legally credible?
CO495E Monday, 14 June 2021 185 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT Investigation into permanent residency 155.
Mr E M Mthethwa (KwaZulu-Natal: ANC) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: (1) Whether his department has finalised its investigation into how a certain person (name furnished) and his wife gained South African permanent residency; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether his department has dealt with any officials who may have facilitated such a residency; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

CO496E Covid-19 vaccination for foreign nationals 156.
Ms N E Nkosi (Mpumalanga: ANC) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: (1) Whether foreign nationals in the country will be considered for Covid-19 vaccination; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether his department, working together with other relevant departments, has worked out the modalities in this regard; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

CO497E Number of refugees/impact on service delivery 157.
Ms S Shaikh (Limpopo: ANC) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: (1) (2) (a) How many persons are reported to be registered as refugees to date, (b) what criteria are used to determine refugee status and (c) what methods does his department use to monitor the movements of such refugees; whether his department endeavoured to work with other relevant departments to quantify the impact of foreign nationals on service delivery that is meant for South Africans; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
CO498E Government efforts to end conflict in Palestine 158.

Mr M Dangor (Gauteng: ANC) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: What steps is the Government taking to bring about a resolution to the longest-lasting conflict in Palestine, particularly in the context of the recent attacks by the Israeli government on the people of Gaza?

CO499E 186 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT Monday, 14 June 2021 Transformation of UN Security Council 159.
Ms M Bartlett (Northern Cape: ANC) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: What are the main obstacles to realising a transformed and progressive global governance system, particularly at the United Nations Security Council, with a view to allowing the African continent at least one seat in order to operate as an equal partner?

CO500E Impact of recent events at PAP on SA 160.


Mr T S C Dodovu (North West: ANC) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: What steps will the Government take to ensure that the standing of South Africa in regional politics is not adversely impacted by what transpired recently at the Pan African Parliament?

CO501E Investigations into allegations re: SSA systems collapse 161.
Mr K M Mmoiemang (Northern Cape: ANC) to ask the Minister of State Security: Whether, with reference to the allegations that were made at the Zondo Commission by a former Acting Director-General at the State Security Agency (name furnished), she has investigated the alleged collapse of internal systems, in particular the abuse of state resources that are meant to protect South Africa as a sovereign state; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
CO502E Appointment of full-time Director-General 162.

Ms L C Bebee (KwaZulu-Natal: ANC) to ask the Minister of State Security: Whether an announcement regarding the process of appointing a full-time and more hands-on Director-General at the State Security Agency can be expected any time soon; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

CO503E Annual financial statements/abuses uncovered 163.
Mr M E Nchabeleng (Limpopo: ANC) to ask the Minister of State Security: (1) Whether her department’s accounting officer submitted the annual financial statements for the previous financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether any abuses have been uncovered in the past three years in relation to how resources have been utilised; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
CO504E Monday, 14 June 2021 187 [No 23—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT Resolving crisis following coup d`etat in Mali 164.

Mr M S Moletsane (Free State: EFF) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: What role has South Africa played in attempting to resolve the ensuing crisis following the coup d`etat in Mali?

CO505E Impact of increased number of death certificates 165.
Mr A Arnolds (Western Cape: EFF) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: Whether the increase in the number of death certificates that were issued by his department in the Western Cape impacted on service provision; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

CO506E Lack of Home Affairs offices 166.


Mr M S Moletsane (Free State: EFF) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs: (a) What are the reasons for his department not having offices in the Masilonyana Local Municipality in the Free State and (b) what steps has he taken to resolve the matter?

CO507E Recouping SSA resources lost to operatives 167.
Mr M S Moletsane (Free State: EFF) to ask the Minister of State Security: What steps has she taken to recoup State Security Agency resources that have been lost to intelligence operatives, as was exposed by the former Acting Director-General of the said agency at the State Capture Commission?

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